Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation governing deeds, including requirements for their execution, formalities, and legal effect
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies modern requirements for deeds and written contracts, particularly Section 1 on deed requirements and Section 2 on land contracts
Limitation Act 1980: Governs time limits for bringing claims and the effect of settlement agreements on limitation periods
Companies Act 2006: Regulates company-related aspects including execution requirements for companies and authority to enter into deeds
Contract Law principles: Fundamental principles covering consideration, capacity to contract, and intention to create legal relations
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing settlements, including Part 36 settlement offers and without prejudice communications
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the reasonableness of exclusion clauses and limitations on liability exclusions in contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides consumer protection measures including fairness requirements and transparency obligations in consumer contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third party rights in contracts and their potential exclusion in settlement agreements
Common law principles: Established legal principles regarding release of claims, waiver, and estoppel that affect settlement agreements
